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NCLEX Practice Questions on Perioperative Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
Select the positioning device and accessory commonly used for neurosurgical procedures.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Which action is a priority for the nurse to take when the low pressure alarm sounds for a patient who has an arterial line in the left radial artery?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Choice C as a low pressure alarm suggests hypotension, potentially from dysrhythmias, requiring immediate assessment. Flushing (choice A) or rezeroing (choice D) doesn't address the cause, and pallor (choice B) relates to occlusion, not pressure. Prioritizing dysrhythmia checks aligns with physiological integrity in NCLEX, ensuring rapid identification of life-threatening issues in critical care, where timely intervention is paramount.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse notes thick, white secretions in the endotracheal tube (ET) of a patient who is receiving mechanical ventilation. Which intervention will be most effective in addressing this problem?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Choice C as increased hydration via enteral feedings thins secretions, addressing the cause. Frequent suctioning (choice A) risks trauma, repositioning (choice B) aids clearance but not thickness, and saline (choice D) doesn't liquefy effectively. This reflects NCLEX physiological integrity, enhancing airway management in critical care.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse educator is evaluating the care that a new registered nurse (RN) provides to a patient receiving mechanical ventilation. Which action by the new RN indicates the need for more education?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse will instruct the patient with a fractured left radius that the cast will need to remain in place
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Choice B as ossification begins at 3 weeks, requiring cast immobilization for at least that duration. Months (choice A) or full union (choice D) exceed initial needs, and swelling resolution (choice C) isn't a healing marker. This reflects NCLEX Physiological Integrity, providing accurate timelines for bone healing to guide patient expectations and care.